Senior Associate Attorney

About the role

This position offers the opportunity to handle complex cases with a Partner, as well as work cases independently. We are a litigation focused firm that leverages technology in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex cases with a Partner, as well as work cases independently.
• Leverage technology in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Progress towards board certification in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
• Conduct trial preparation, drafting, bench trials, jury trials, depositions, mediations, and complex discovery work.
• Proactively and timely communicate with clients, manage a docket of approximately 40 to 60 cases, and nurture referral sources and professional relationships.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited institution
• Licensed to practice law by the State Bar of Texas, and in good standing
• Demonstrated aptitude toward, and interest in the following skillsets:
• Trial preparation
• Drafting ability
• Conducting bench trials as first or second chair
• Conducting jury trials as first or second chair
• Conducting and defending depositions
• Preparing for and participating in mediations
• Proactively and timely case communications
• Consistent, empathetic client communications
• Complex discovery work
• Ability to conduct casework without over-reliance on support staff
• Ability to manage a docket of between approximately 40 and 60 cases

Senior Associate Requirements

• Board Certification in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
• Demonstrated history of converting potential new clients to clients of the firm
• Mastery of local rules, procedures, and deadlines
• Mastery of the Texas Family Code and Texas Rules of Civil Procedure
• Interest in nurturing referral sources and professional relationships

Pay

Compensation: $140,000 - $200,000/year base salary (commensurate with experience), plus additional bonus structure.